PSA: Mother’s day is this Sunday, May 14th (friendly reminder and you’re welcome). We love all mothers – because we know that it’s a really hard job sometimes. We wanted to compile a list of some “awwww” worthy gifts for Mother’s Day or Mother of the Bride or Groom.

6. Personal time. Plan a whole day with your mom. Visit the spa, have lunch together and go to art museums. Time is the most valuable gift your mom can receive and it’s probably the only gift she wants.

We hope this helps you with picking out the perfect gift for your mom! Follow us on Facebook @SarabethEvents or Instagram @SarabethEvents.

I just love the saying: “Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy”. Even the sentence is pretty.

Here’s a quick tip: SEND.A.THANK.YOU.NOTE. Every once in a while – bring out your pretty stationary and put that pretty pen to work. It takes only a few moments and creates a lasting impression.

Did someone go above and beyond and you would like to say a little more than a hand written note? Here are some of our favorite “Sussies” (this means a little something, brought to you by our great friends a Creme de la Creme Cake Company):

We are always ready to have a good time at a wedding especially once the dancing portion of the evening kicks off! Our goal is to keep the entertainment going and make sure guests continue to enjoy the wedding festivities up until it’s time for the bride & groom’s send off!

Photo Credit: F8 Studio

DJ & Band:
Of course to set the tune for the evening, having secured a professional DJ or band to keep the momentum is key! They say your entertainment can make or break your wedding and it’s so true! Make sure you chat about the dynamics of your crowd and learn how your entertainment will help keep your dance floor packed!

Props:
We love involving all weddings guests and having props is a great way to include guests who are dancing or guests who prefer to take a seat. Sunglasses, glow sticks and other lite up props are great entertainment! Add in a confetti cannon to really get your guest feet moving on the dance floor. Plus props make for fabulous pictures!

Additional Entertainment:
Surprise your guest during dinner with dancers or a mariachi band if that fits your wedding day style. Find a way to merge the two cultures & families coming together. You can have a cigar roller setup making fresh cigars for the gentlemen.

Beyond the Photo Booth:
Photo booths are awesome and now there are so many other options available for your wedding! Slow motion videos to dub smash sing alongs help create for some fun evening moments and great memories for the bride and groom to look back on!

Midnight Snacks:
After lots of dancing, what partier doesn’t love some extra treats to munch on! Late night snacks such as donuts and coffee or a fun taco bar are great to reenergize your guests to stay until the very end.

And Last End on a High Note:
Having a great last song that all your guest can sing along too is key in getting everyone on the dance floor. Don’t stop there! Make sure to wrap up the night with an awesome send off so you can leave the rocking party that was just your wedding. Flutter Fetti or sparklers make sure great exit photos!

Photo Credit: Jennefer Wilson Photography

Tell us what you have in store to entertain your wedding guests for the evening! Follow us on Instagram @SarabethEvents or Facebook @SarabethEvents.

Today’s #TipfulTuesday we wanted to touch base on a subject we get asked about a ton when planning a wedding. “Who pays for what?” Traditionally the bride’s family is responsible for the bulk cost of the entire wedding. While the groom & his family take care of the rehearsal dinner, honeymoon, and the brides rings. Keeping with traditions when it comes to who pays for what we have a few etiquette guidelines for you!

Now in days things have changed a bit, couples are getting married later in life when they are both financially stable enough to pay for the wedding on their own. Both bride’s & groom’s parents are contributing more evenly as well.

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